WHAT TO DO ABOVE THE MONTEROSSO OLD TOWN
- Church of St. Francis (1623) and the Capuchin convent
- Cemetery built into the ruins of 11th century castle
- Statue of St. Francis
- Church of St. John the Baptist (1307)
WHAT TO DO IN THE MONTEROSSO OLD TOWN
- Wander the narrow maze of streets and admire the unique doors, steep steps, and pastel-coloured houses
- Take a stroll on the pier and along the beach
- Take the boat to Cinque Terre/Portovenere or Portofino
- Hike to Vernazza or Soviore
- Shop!
- Outdoor market (fruits/vegetables, cheese, clothing & general items) - Thursdays until 1pm in the old town
WHAT TO DO IN MONTEROSSO NEW TOWN (FEGINA)
- Catch the train
- Stroll the lungomare (seafront promenade)
- Rent a sunbed/umbrella at the beach or find a free spot on the sand to lay your beach towel
- Take a dip in the blue waters of the Ligurian Sea
- Rent a kayak, paddle boat, or longboard
- Watch the sun set behind Punta Mesco
- Statue of Neptune (known as 'The Giant' or 'Il Gigante')
- Hike to Punta Mesco or Levanto
WHERE & WHAT TO EAT
- Many restaurants, from pizzerias to family style to fancy
- Many bars, for morning coffee or evening cocktails
- Pesto (basil, garlic, pinenuts, pecorino cheese, olive oil, salt)
- Gelato (try Monterosso lemons!)
- Cinque Terre wines including sciacchetrà (sweet wine)
- Monterosso Anchovies (Acciughe) – salted, marinated (lemon), fried (whole), and stuffed (with vegetables & bread, then fried)
- Fresh local seafood (frutti di mare)
- Homemade pasta noodles ('fatta in casa')
- Fresh focaccia, farinata (fried bread snack made of chickpeas), or pastries from one of the local bakeries (focacceria o pasticceria)
WHAT TO BUY
- Handmade local pottery, ceramics, and jewelry
- Cinque Terre wines including sciacchetrà (sweet wine)
- Pesto (in jars to bring home)
- Dried pasta noodles, especially trofie
- Other locally grown/made products such as limoncino, olive oil, and salsa for bruschetta, such as with anchovies or olives
